The Sophomore nursing students have constructed posters to explore the concept of infection control or answer a clinical nursing question. Several Junior students will be presenting their evidence-based nursing practice abstracts. The College also welcomes guest speaker Chrissie Blackburn, an advocate for parent and family engagement in health care.

Chrissie Blackburn is a recognized advocate for parent and family engagement in health care. Ms. Blackburn has encouraged dialogue among medical and nursing staff, students, and health care leaders teaching patient and family engagement and how it can improve outcomes. She has developed a communication program for hospitals to increase and enhance patient and family engagement at the bedside with caregivers.